Racial Justice
Conservationists want free national park access for newest U.S. citizens
Conservation groups are asking federal agencies to give newly naturalized U.S. citizens a free America the Beautiful National Parks pass. Javier …
USD threats to fire staff part of larger trend
The University of South Dakota threatened to fire staff members in what some see as an ongoing attack on academic freedom, according to reporting in …
Black Hills Visitor Center under new joint tribal, federal oversight
The Black Hills National Forest is one of the latest federal lands to enter a co-stewardship agreement with local tribal nations-a management model en…
Juneteenth honors freedom amid possible IN graveyard extinction
Today is Juneteenth, the federal holiday recognizing this date in 1865 when slaves in Texas were told they were free, more than two years after the …
Mixed reviews in MI on Biden's new immigration policy
Michigan's government officials, immigration-reform groups and families affected by immigration policies, are celebrating President Joe Biden's …
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in TX face health disparities
Almost half of the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who live in Texas are skipping routine healthcare because of cost, according to a survey by …
University of Wyoming dealing with state’s cuts to diversity office
The University of Wyoming is scrambling to address a major funding cut state legislators passed in a footnote to the state budget. During this …
IL study finds youths of color have fewer summer job offers
Summer jobs are a boost for companies needing seasonal help. But Black and Latino youths are not seeing the opportunities come their way. A report …
Arkansas receives mixed results in annual Kids Count Data Book
Arkansas is ranked 45th in the 2024 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The annual report ranks states on the overall condition …
Controversial AZ immigration measure faces legal challenge
A controversial immigration bill could allow Arizona law enforcement to arrest people who are found to be illegally crossing the U.S. - Mexico border…
WI makes the grade for child well-being, but education woes, disparities stick out
An annual report suggests Wisconsin has a strong foundation in creating positive outcomes for kids. But low-test scores and racial disparities show …
Contract negotiations underway for Portland-area janitors
It is the first full week of contract negotiations for janitors who clean the buildings of some of the region's biggest employers. The janitors…